Physalisixocarpa

For sale by Amaetha

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4 x plug plants
Purple Tomatillo
Beautiful purple fruit, large size. Many are a bright violet color throughout their flesh. Much sweeter than the green types; it can be eaten right off the plant. Turns purple when ripe; rare!

Pot Size

Total Price

0.1 litres

£4.99

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Common names

Tomatillo, Jamberry, Mexican husk tomato

Description

Physalis ixocarpa (Tomatillo). This species is raised commercially as an edible berry, It is a perennial about 1m tall, It produces large greenish yellow fruits borne in papery, purple-veined husks. The pulp is glutinous and is used with chillies in sauces.

Cultivation

They will prefer moist, well-drained soil with a position in sun or partial-shade. You can propagate from seed or by division.